Getting to Bottom of Perry-Patterson Pickle

Questions go unanswered in district court appointment process

"...Wat­son to consider 3rd Court of Appeals Justice Jan Patterson for possible appointment to Travis County's 353rd Civil District..."

Oct. 30, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

A Voice of Her Own

The onetime Ballet Austin dancer creates an outlet for her choreographic work

"...On the day after Christmas, when most are shamelessly returning those thought-that-counts gifts or..."

Jan. 8, 2010 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

Pay, Performance, Politics, and Education

Perry offers incentive pay, but only to a tiny handful of teachers

"...teacher pay tied to students' performance on standardized tests, Chris Patterson of the conservative Texas Public Policy Foundation points..."

Nov. 11, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

This Week in Campaign Fail

Perry's funds, Staples' Interwebs and Patterson's plane

"...GOP like an unstoppable campaigning machine. So instead of Chris Bell-style love taps, the Dems are aiming for heavy..."

June 21, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival, Unsane, Lola Tried, Nick Shoulders, Esme Patterson/Sabrina Ellis/S.L. Houser, and Jeff Lofton's tribute to Miles Davis

"...former rhythm section Dave Curran and Vincent Signorelli, guitarist/shouter Chris Spencer convenes like-minded bassist Eric Cooper (Made Out of..."

Sept. 10, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The Dropout Problem

Not students, but teachers – AISD struggles to retain qualified educators

"...Chris Patterson, of the conservative Texas Public Policy Foundation, agrees,..."

Aug. 12, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

It's Knives Out For Rian Johnson at Fantastic Fest

The Last Jedi director's latest to close fest

"...a fine night in anyone's book, but throw in Christopher Plummer, Chris Evans, Lakeith Stanfield, Michael Shannon, and Jamie..."

Aug. 20, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth – Now at SXSW!

The de-fossilizing of SXSW.

"...appearances worth seeing, seating permitted: Jandek, Peter Holsapple & Chris Stamey (a tease of the dB's reunion), and Public..."

March 7, 2007 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Naked City

Headlines

"...not meeting criteria set by bureaucrats in Austin." -- Chris Patterson, educational "expert" at the hard-right Texas Public Policy..."

Nov. 15, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Cumulative Staff Box

"...Music Editors: Brent Grulke, Rob Patterson, Raoul Hernandez..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature by Nick Barbaro

All Over Creation: Senses and Sensibilities

By engaging our sense of taste during a performance, Voice Dance Company blew our mind

"...Gina Patterson gave me a taste of Mercutio. In more ways..."

July 20, 2012 Arts Column by Robert Faires

The Overthinking Man's Fighter

Floyd Patterson biographer W.K. Stratton explains the appeal of boxing's gentleman eccentric

"...In late September 1962, Floyd Patterson, the youngest heavyweight boxing champion in history, boarded a..."

July 6, 2012 Books Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Voice Dance Company

The debut of Gina Patterson's new company had everything you need in choreography

"...in the work of choreographer and Artistic Director Gina Patterson. Nor do they do a lot of fan kicks...."

Jan. 15, 2010 Arts Review by Jonelle Seitz

Guns & Ammo ... and Austin Politics

The state of gun control in Travis County

"...who sits on the PHHS Committee with Martinez and Chris Riley – requested that it take up the issue,..."

Jan. 18, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Primary Post-Mortem

The State Commission on Judicial Conduct dismisses complaint against judge

"...Patterson Partly Cleared..."

March 12, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...were chairs of Senate subcommittees. Nine (Duncan, Troy Fraser, Chris Harris, Mike Jackson, Jon Lindsay, Steve Ogden, Truan, John..."

Oct. 18, 2002 Column

A Certified Shame

The Sad State of the American Steak

"...cattle differently in order to produce leaner beef," Molly Patterson of the Texas Beef Council told me. "As a..."

Oct. 18, 1996 Food Feature by Robb Walsh

Aphrodite Dances: Chocolate

Warm, liquid sweetness flowed through a program of intriguing dance

"...effort between Voice Dance Company, directed by choreographer Gina Patterson, and American Repertory Ensemble, with additional support by Ballet..."

Oct. 7, 2011 Arts Review by Jonelle Seitz

Dancing about Architecture

Goodbye, AM15?

"...get off on either. Reckless Kelly's upcoming album for Chris Wall's label is already over budget "to the point..."

Aug. 15, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...free advertising and more customers than they see at Christmas. People think it's such a great deal that they..."

Oct. 25, 2002 Column

Knives Out

Cunning if slight murder mystery revives the whodunit

"...Directed by: Rian Johnson. Starring: Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Shannon, Toni Collette, Christopher..."

Nov. 29, 2019 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Playback: Strike Up the Bond

Can the City finally save endangered clubs? Plus J.J. Offender obit and an Austin Music Poll plug.

"...single into major scale intervals, was created by Will Patterson of the Austin band Sleep Good. "Teen Sprite" garnered..."

Jan. 12, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Wrong Kind of Rebel Rock

Why bands are lowering the Confederate battle flag

"...2014 documentary Slow Southern Steel, director and Rwake vocalist Chris “CT” Terry examines the connection. You can see the..."

July 22, 2015 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

The Elementals: Earth

Vortex Repertory Company's ritualistic celebration of earth may make you want to dig your toes into the dirt

"...dead go into. At the outset, cast members Melissa Vogt-Patterson, Anderson Dear, and Mindy Rast-Keenan are literally buried to..."

March 29, 2013 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Top 10 (+1) Dance/Classical Music Treasures of 2012

In 2012, dance memorably explored profound topics, and classical embraced Charlie Brown and George Washington

"...6) 'A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS' (Austin Chamber Music Center) Hearing Vince Guaraldi's wistful, wonderful..."

Jan. 4, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Boy Action

Some of the overlooked testosterone of 2007.

"...Chris Mulkey Ride This One Out Chris Mulkey’s face is..."

Dec. 14, 2007 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Applause! Applause!

The full list of winners for the 2002-2003 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art, as presented during its annual ceremony at the Capitol City Comedy Club.

"...Christopher McCollum, My Fair Lady/Mrs. Warren's Profession/Sweet Charity/Touch..."

June 6, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Nutcracker

In these troubled times, Ballet Austin's production of The Nutcracker reveals a beauty undimmed by tragedy, a magical landscape untouched by terror.

"...tale is still a charming fantasy, a story of Christmas and girlhood dreams and beauty and enchantment...."

Dec. 21, 2001 Arts Review by Robert Faires

The Cycle Savages

"...with Bruce Dern, Gary Littlejohn, Scott Brady, Steve Brodie, Chris Robinson, Melody Patterson, Tom Daly...."

June 22, 2001 Screens Review by Jerry Renshaw

The Collected Works of Billy the Kid: On the Plains of Myth and Mystery

The Doghouse Theatre's production of Michael Ondaatje's The Collected Works of Billy the Kid may take place in a back yard in West Campus, but the ensemble, a three-piece combo, and Ondaatje's poetry transport you to dark wooden houses on the plains where myth and mystery bring Billy the Kid to life.

"...settling into the night, specific roles settle on individuals: Chris Sykes plays Billy the Kid, often open-mouthed and slouched,..."

June 9, 2000 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

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